Drunken Philosophy

Once again, Connor and Dan are jumping in the way back
machine. They're headed to Ancient Greece to see what those old
fuddy duddys had to say about free will. Do the Gods decide our
fate? Are we just cogs in a cause-and-effect machine? Or do we
really have control over our actions? Who cares? Hopefully you!
Also in...

Just in time for the holiday season, Connor and Dan are
back with a wet and wild Drunken Philosophy. This week, they're
discussing the complex postmodernist theories of Jean Boudrillard.
You'll find our what a simulacrum is, you'll find out if you live
in a hyperreality, and you'll find out what kind of stapler Dan
uses...

Do we form our own desires or do we simply copy them from
someone else? Did you actually want those fajitas or did that
sizzling platter just trick you into thinking so? Both those
questions (mostly the second) are answered on this week's episode!
Connor and Dan discuss the social philosophy of Rene Girard,
mimetic...

The time has come for more discussion of time! This
week, Connor and Dan dive back into the giant butter dish of time
theory. Specifically, the growing block universe theory and
something funky called Serialism. Also discussed: the logistics of
Home Alone, what animals are ok to boil, and history's
most...

It took a lot more effort and a lot more time than
usual, but Connor and Dan have put another satisfactorily recorded
podcast in the books. These week, they discuss consequentialism and
some of it's many forms, including negative consequentialism which
ironically may have more positive results. Also
discussed:...

About the Podcast

Dan has a degree in Philosophy. Connor has a degree in High School. Together they have a bit of a drinking problem. Each week they explore the work of a new philosopher or a new philosophical idea and do their best to learn something before getting distracted.